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David Brown 880 Selectamatic

Name: David Brown 880 Selectamatic
Brand: David Brown

David Brown 880 Selectamatic — Model year 1961-19651965-1971 · 46 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The David Brown 880 Selectamatic is a tractor with a rating of approximately 46 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured between 1961 and 1971. The tractor is equipped with a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a 6-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed as 3765 to 3970 pounds.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

46 hp

Max power

26.5 kW

Weight

3765 to 3970 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

90 rows

Recorded power

46 hp

Transmissions

6-speed gear

Production years

1961-1971

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerDavid BrownReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, EnglandReference

Total built33,378Reference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Manual steeringReference

Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference

Open operator station. Cab optional.Reference

Engine

David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank51.9 LReference

Engine (gross)34.3 kWReference

Plows3Reference

Drawbar (tested)26.5 kWReference

David Brown AD3/55Reference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke100 x 114 mmReference

Power (gross)34.3 kWReference

Fuel use10.5 l/hourReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression17:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Idle RPM700-2200Reference

Torque162.7 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.2 LReference

Coolant capacity8.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed31.5 kWReference

Max power26.5 kWReference

Transmission

6-speed gearReference

12-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Oil capacity23.0 LReference

Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)30.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)31.5 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pressure137.9 barReference

Pump flow27.3 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Controlposition and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)816 kgReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Engine RPM540@1800Reference

Engine RPM1000@2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed30.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase202 cmReference

Weight3765 to 3970 poundsReference

Front tire6.00x16Reference

Rear tire14.9-28Reference

Ag front6.00x16Reference

Ag rear14.9-28Reference

Ag rear12.4-32 (UK)Reference

Length308 cmReference

Width162 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)50 cmReference

Shipping1707 kgReference

Operating1800 kgReference

Steering wheel149 cmReference

880 Serial Numbers

1965530001Reference

1966531022Reference

1967539410Reference

1968546000Reference

1969551553Reference

1970557013Reference

1971560766Reference

Final563379Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter21 cmReference

Width14 cmReference

RPM1555Reference

Speed963.17 meters/minReference

Max capacity2658 kgReference

David Brown 880 Height

Cab233 cmReference

Exhaust218 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 6-speed 2WDSeptember 13 - 23, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 946 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use10.6 l/hourReference

Fuel use9.8 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 3 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2418 kgReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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